FORECAST


Meaning of FORECAST in English

/ ˈfɔːkɑːst; NAmE ˈfɔːrkæst/ noun , verb

■ noun

a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now :

sales forecasts

The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers.

—see also weather forecast

■ verb

( fore·cast , fore·cast ) or ( fore·cast·ed , fore·cast·ed ) to say what you think will happen in the future based on information that you have now

SYN predict :

[ vn ]

Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy.

Snow is forecast for tomorrow.

Temperatures were forecast to reach 40°C.

[ v that ]

The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month.

[also v wh- ]

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.